Costa Rica – Reserve your vehicle before leaving, or when?
Costa Rica is a country absolutely amazing. From the mountains and lakes within the forest and then mix the breathtaking beaches, the country has to offer just about everyone. Locomotion, however, requires that you get some form of transport.
Getting around Costa Rica is very simple in those days. Although the rain washed the streets, most are in great shape, which makes the whole country is pretty easy. 15 years old or so, even in big cities likeTamarindo might be a challenge. Was going with anything less than a four-wheel drive crazy.
Travelers years ago these faces, if you book online for vehicles before you rent or go only when you are in the country. There are some advantages and disadvantages of both approaches. Let's take a look.
The flight to Costa Rica will be five hours or more, depending on where you fly. Given the length, a lot of people prefer to simply show up and haveall ready to go. This means that first-hand to rent ads in Surfer magazine or online services. Sounds simple, but Costa Rica car rental services are not exactly known for delivering the goods. I was on the road, where society can not be found as soon as we left the airport and takes three hours to show the old pickup beater VW Transporter, instead! It 'really hit and miss.
The alternative is to rent only when you arrive. There are tons of improvisedSuppliers of the airport. The advantage is that you can see what is offered before, knows it's there and negotiate the price. The disadvantage is that it takes time and can be a drag when you just arrived after a long flight.
Next, choose what you want? I found in Costa Rica about six times over the years. My cohorts and I started to book before leaving the vehicle. By the third trip we just got something when we arrived at the airport. It 'been easier, and proved to beless well.
